Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is one of the most versatile players in the National Basketball Association (NBA), being a prolific point guard with the ability to play the small forward position as well as an excellent defender. Born on August 23, 1978 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Kobe is the son of former NBA basketball player Joe Bryant, who has played for the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers since 1996 and has won the "NBA Most Valuable Player Award" and two NBA Finals MVP awards. "NBA Finals Most Valuable Player Award, four NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player Awards, and five NBA Championships.In March 2014, Kobe said in an interview with The New Yorker that he would not be a member of the NBA. In March 2014, Kobe said in an interview with The New Yorker that he would announce his retirement at the end of his two-year contract with the Lakers (2016).